Measure for Measure (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1979, Measure for Measure is a drama film directed by Desmond Davis, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. When the Duke of Vienna takes a mysterious leave of absence and leaves the strict Angelo in charge, things couldn't be worse for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for premarital sex. His sister, Isabella (a nun-in-training), however, is a very persuasive pleader. She goes to Angelo, but instead of freeing her brother, she gets an offer from Angelo to save Claudio's life if Isabella sleeps with him. The only sympathetic friend Isabella has is a priest who, in actuality, is the Duke in disguise...and he has a plan.
Who’s in it. Measure for Measure stars Kenneth Colley as Duke Vincentio, Kate Nelligan as Isabella, Tim Pigott-Smith as Angelo and Christopher Strauli as Claudio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Measure for Measure has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Measure for Measure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Measure for Measure tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Measure for Measure (1979)?
- In USA, Measure for Measure is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Measure for Measure worth watching?
- Measure for Measure holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Measure for Measure?
- Measure for Measure stars Kenneth Colley, Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith, Christopher Strauli and John McEnery.
- When was Measure for Measure released?
- Measure for Measure was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.